For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 754 students in Carthage, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Carthage, IL are Royals Academy Carthage, Carthage Middle School and Carthage Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carthage, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royals Academy Carthage
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
86 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Carthage Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 S Adams St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-3914
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-3914
Gr: 5-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Carthage Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 S Adams St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9202
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9202
Gr: PK-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Illini West High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Miller St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9607
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9607
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Carthage
Alternative School
86 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wcisec High School Md
Special Education School
403 Walnut St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-2136
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-2136
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carthage, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Carthage, IL include Royals Academy Carthage, Carthage Middle School and Carthage Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Carthage?
6 public schools are located in Carthage.
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?
Carthage public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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